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The postcode DA2 8DA is located in Dartford, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. DA2 8DA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DA2 8DA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DA2 8DA as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to DA2 8DA is Moore Close which is centered 276 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Darent Valley Hospital and is 88 m away. The closest railway station is Stone Crossing Rail Station, 1.86 km away.
The closest primary school to DA2 8DA (for ages 11 and under) is Fleetdown Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dartford Science & Technology College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 8, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DA2 8DA is Rising Sun and is 3.26 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The 2nd Akash Tandoori Take-Away and is 3.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on February 16, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 5.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for DA2 8DA is covered by the Kent police force association and West Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DA2 8DA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DA2 8DA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DA2 8DA
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DA2 8DA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetdown Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 834 m | |
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 844 m |
| The Brent Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Stone Lodge School | Academy | 11-19 | 1.51 km | |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| The Leigh Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Bean Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.15 km |
| Greenlands Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.19 km | |
| Dartford Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 2.26 km |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 19, 2019) | 2.52 km |
| Knockhall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2019) | 2.61 km |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 2.82 km |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 3.07 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 3.21 km |
| River Mill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.22 km | |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 3.26 km |
| The Craylands School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 3.26 km |
| Dartford Science & Technology College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 3.41 km |
| Westgate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 3.42 km |
| Manor Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 3.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA2 8DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 3.21 km | |
| Delmergate Pharmacy | Exempt February 9, 2022 | 3.21 km | |
| Olive Dining @ Cherry Orchard Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 3.21 km | |
| RCCG His Treasure Parish | Awaiting Inspection | 3.21 km | |
| Milton News (Nisa Signage) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2017 | 3.24 km | |
| Joanna's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 3.25 km | |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Preschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 3.26 km | |
| Paul's Minimarket Premier Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 21, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Pinnacle FM @ Craylands Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 3.26 km | |
| Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2020 | 3.26 km | |
| Swanscombe Leisure Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2017 | 3.26 km | |
| Swanscombe Senior Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 3.39 km | |
| S K Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2018 | 3.61 km | |
| Independent Catering @ Manor Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 3.62 km | |
| Manor Primary School After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 3.62 km | |
| YMCA Children's Centre Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 22, 2015 | 3.62 km | |
| Milton Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| The 2nd Akash Tandoori Take-Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 16, 2022 | 3.65 km | |
| Panorama Kebab | Awaiting Inspection | 3.71 km | |
| Sunroad Fish And Chips And Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 3.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA2 8DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Darent Valley Hospital | 88 m | |
| Darent Valley Hospital | 92 m | |
| St James' Lane | 271 m | |
| St James' Lane | 284 m | |
| Lunedale Road | 417 m | |
| Asda Car Park | 2.3 km | |
| Lowfield Street | 3.06 km | |
| Dartford Rail Station | 3.13 km | |
| Stone Crossing Rail Station | 1.86 km | |
| Stone Crossing Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| Greenhithe for Bluewater Rail Station | 2.29 km | |
| Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 7.53 km | |
| Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 7.67 km | |
| Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 7.68 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 34.32 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 42.64 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 42.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA2 8DA - Data from Dec 2021
| Darenth Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Ladies Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Lords Wood | 1.9 km | |
| The Alders | 2.29 km | |
| Beacon Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Brooklands Lake | 2.64 km | |
| Stone Ness | 3.27 km | |
| Ryecrofts Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Dartford Fresh Marshes | 3.73 km | |
| Brickhill Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Swanley Bottom | Valley | 4.52 km |
| Dartford Marshes | 4.58 km | |
| Botany Marshes | 4.65 km | |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 4.68 km |
| Rowhill Wood | 4.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DA2 8DA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 1.8 Mbps | 5.2 Mbps | 39.84 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.5 Mbps | 1.4 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 40 | 10 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.43495200 |
| Longitude | 0.25864500 |
| OS Easting | 557094 |
| OS Northing | 0173081 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dartford |
| County Electorial Division | Dartford Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bean & Village Park |
| Local Authority District | Dartford |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000107 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
West Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bexley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33042891 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dartford 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dartford 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |